Tiny House Lifestyle Podcast

Jeff Waldman is a builder, a tinkerer, a designer, and over the course of several years, he and his partner Molly designed and built a beautiful retreat in the Redwoods with lots of help from friends. Unfortunately, it was lost in a 2020 wildfire. In this conversation, we will talk about the benefits of building with your community and involving your friends in your builds. We also talk about the importance of getting started with something small. Maybe not starting with a tiny house first, but with a chicken coop or a picnic table. Jeff is also the author of a best selling book called Tools, The Ultimate Guide and we talk about why he wrote it and who it's for. I really enjoyed this conversation with Jeff and I know you will too.In This Episode:🌲 Building in the Redwoods: The process of building and designing a retreat in the beautiful Redwoods of the Santa Cruz Mountains and how a wildfire in 2020 affected Jeff's mindset and future plans.🚶‍♀️ Building Projects with Friends: The sense of community created when involving friends in building projects.📚 The Power of Workshops: Jeff encourages listeners to take workshops to learn new skills, challenge themselves, and build relationships with like-minded individuals.🖥️ Design in 3D: The value of using programs like SketchUp for designing and visualizing builds before working with physical materials.🌳 Starting Small: How starting with small projects builds confidence and make larger projects more achievable.👥 The Community Aspect: The importance of community in their building projects, sharing the joy of creating together.🛠️ Tools and their Intersection: As an author and tool expert, Jeff explores the intersections and applications of different tools in building projects.This Week's Sponsor:FOTILE:FOTILE’s new two in one in-sink dishwasher is bringing convenience back into your tiny lifestyle. It's a dishwasher built into a sink and perfect for tiny house living. The efficient design saves cabinet space and fits perfectly into a standard 36 inch cabinet base, making it ideal for tiny homes. But it's not just about saving space, it is also about saving time and water with a quick 20 minute wash cycle, saving nearly 50% of the water a regular dishwasher would consume. FOTILE is offering Tiny House Lifestyle Podcast listeners a special extended five year limited warranty. Visit us.fotileglobal.com/thlp to learn more and purchase your FOTILE two in one in-sink dishwasher today.Disclaimer: 5-Year warranty is exclusive for THLP listeners. To register, customer must register their product warranty on FOTILE website, and enter "thlp" as purchase channel to be eligible.Send us a textSupport the showListen. Subscribe. Rate. Review. Apple Podcasts Spotify More... Follow Ethan. Mastodon Instagram Pinterest Facebook Want to say 'thank you' for the show? Buy me a coffee!

Are you confused by all the latest tiny house news relating to regulations and building code? Today, Lee Pera is joining the show to help us untangle all of the regulatory happenings in the tiny house world. In this conversation, we delve into various topics including the IRC, Appendix Q, and ASTM efforts to create tiny house standards. Lee  shares recent developments in the regulatory landscape and explains what they mean for living tiny legally. This episode provides valuable insights into the legal landscape of tiny house living and practical advice for those interested in building or living in a tiny home.In This Episode: 🏡 Tiny house legal landscape: Recent developments, regulations, and standards.💡 DIY vs professional builders: RV certification, financing, and building standards.🚚 Tiny homes on wheels: Mobility, off-site construction, and zoning requirements.💰 Financing: Accessibility, interest rates, and challenges for banks.🌍 Pandemic response and global building trends: Container homes and cost considerations.♻️ Sustainable practices: Composting toilets, natural building, and eco-friendly solutions.This Week's Sponsors:FOTILE:FOTILE’s new two in one in-sink dishwasher is bringing convenience back into your tiny lifestyle. It's a dishwasher built into a sink and perfect for tiny house living. The efficient design saves cabinet space and fits perfectly into a standard 36 inch cabinet base, making it ideal for tiny homes. But it's not just about saving space, it is also about saving time and water with a quick 20 minute wash cycle, saving nearly 50% of the water a regular dishwasher would consume. FOTILE is offering Tiny House Lifestyle Podcast listeners a special extended five year limited warranty. Visit us.fotileglobal.com/thlp to learn more and purchase your FOTILE two in one in-sink dishwasher today. Disclaimer: 5-Year warranty is exclusive for THLP listeners. To register, customer must register their product warranty on FOTILE website, and enter "thlp" as purchase channel to be eligible.PrecisionTemp:We spoke with John and Fin Kernohan from the United Tiny House Association, they have a total of three PrecisionTemp on demand hot water heaters. PrecisionTemp professionally installed all three of the Kernohan’s water heaters and now they have an on demand supply of hot water that seems to last forever. These units are suitable for any tiny lifestyle, even if you are on the go. PrecisionTemp is offering $100 off any unit plus free shipping with the coupon code THLP at precisiontemp.com. Thank you so much to PrecisionTemp for sponsoring our show.Send us a textSupport the showListen. Subscribe. Rate. Review. Apple Podcasts Spotify More... Follow Ethan. Mastodon Instagram Pinterest Facebook Want to say 'thank you' for the show? Buy me a coffee!

Kristie Wolfe returns to the Tiny House Lifestyle Podcast with a conversation you do not want to miss. Her initial tiny house project in 2011 led her down a path she never expected. Kristie is passionate about creating unique, handcrafted experiences including a tree house in Hawaii, an underground hobbit hole in Washington and a potato hotel in her hometown of Boise. In this conversation we dive into Kristie's latest and most ambitious project to date, Moonpass Lookouts and the inspiration behind them. Discover the secrets behind her success and learn how she continues to dominate the Airbnb market. Get ready for an inspiring and enlightening conversation.In This Episode:Unique Builds 🏠 : Kristie is passionate about constructing unique homes, like a fire lookout tower in Idaho, and keeping offerings original to maintain brand integrity.Pricing Tools & Crowdfunding 💰 : The challenges of pricing tools for their Airbnb and leveraging crowdfunding to fund large projects.Organization & Documentation 📚 : How a "house bible" will help keep track of maintenance, inventory and records of Kristie’s properties.Accessibility & Regulations 🚪: Kristie faces challenges in accessing funds from future reservations and adheres to strict regulations, like installing a fire suppression system, which led to the development of alternative solutions, such as fireball systems.Inspirational Projects 👀 : Being a judge in Airbnb's unique project competition and the contestants' effort into their projects, which ranged from a bunker remodel to a salt cave house in Africa.Links and Resources:Superhost School on YoutubeMoonpass Lookouts IndiegogoEpisode #111: How to Buy Inexpensive Land, Build for Cheap, and Dominate Airbnb with Kristie WolfeThis Week's Sponsor: PrecisionTempWe spoke with John and Fin Kernohan from the United Tiny House Association, they have a total of three PrecisionTemp on demand hot water heaters. PrecisionTemp professionally installed all three of the Kernohan’s water heaters and now they have an on demand supply of hot water that seems to last forever. These units are suitable for any tiny lifestyle, even if you are on the go. PrecisionTemp is offering $100 off any unit plus free shipping when use the coupon code THLP. So head over to precisiontemp.com and use the coupon code THLP at checkout for $100 off any unit. Thank you so much to PrecisionTemp for sponsoring our showSend us a textSupport the showListen. Subscribe. Rate. Review. Apple Podcasts Spotify More... Follow Ethan. Mastodon Instagram Pinterest Facebook Want to say 'thank you' for the show? Buy me a coffee!

Otis Sanders has spent the past five years constructing his dream home in the great outdoors, all alone in the woods. Otis found serenity and satisfaction in the process of creating a space that he could call his own. In this episode, we'll be discussing the challenges of building solo in the woods, including how to transport materials, manage your time, and ensure your safety when you're working alone. We'll also talk about the importance of sustainability and reducing environmental waste in the construction process. And finally, we'll dive into the joys of creating something beautiful and unique with your own hands and the sense of accomplishment that comes with it. So if you're considering building your own tiny house, or you're simply interested in sustainability or the joys of living in the woods, this episode is for you.In This Episode:Sustainable living 🌱: Otis and Frida discuss sustainable and green living in construction and everyday life. Their YouTube channel "A Path to Green" highlights individuals, organizations, and businesses striving for sustainable living.Solo building 👷‍♂️: Otis shares his experience building his small home alone in the woods for five years and the challenges he faced. Joy of creating 🎨: Otis expresses how fulfilling it is to create something unique and personalized rather than purchasing a ready-made home.Financial planning 💰: Otis and Frida mention how they save money to finance their projects and how they buy the necessary equipment step-by-step instead of taking out a loan.Challenges and solutions 🤔: Otis talks about the obstacles he had to overcome and how he found solutions to issues such as finding a building location and dealing with plastic waste.Project details 🛠️: The episode includes details on Otis' building project, such as installing solar panels and overcoming logistical challenges.This Week's Sponsor: The Tiny Tuesdays NewsletterDid you know that I personally send a tiny house newsletter every week on Tuesdays? It's called Tiny Tuesdays and it's a weekly email with tiny house news, interviews, photos, and resources. It's free to subscribe and I even share sneak peeks of things that are coming up, ask for feedback about upcoming podcast guests, and more. It's really the best place to keep a pulse on what I'm doing in the tiny house space and also stay informed about what's going on in the tiny house movement.To sign up go to thetinyhouse.net/newsletter. I'll never send you spam and if you don't want to receive emails, it's easy to unsubscribe.Send us a textSupport the showListen. Subscribe. Rate. Review. Apple Podcasts Spotify More... Follow Ethan. Mastodon Instagram Pinterest Facebook Want to say 'thank you' for the show? Buy me a coffee!

Meet Ashley Mazanec, a self-professed tiny home nerd and talented musician. Ashley just released a new song and music video shot in her tiny house! In this conversation, we will talk about what it's like filming a music video in a tiny house, why Ash was drawn to the tiny house movement, and what she hopes to achieve with this music video. Ash has also lived in 3 different tiny homes, all rentals, so we talk about the challenges of finding tiny homes as longterm rentals. It's a really interesting conversation and I hope you stick around to meet the charming Ash Mazanec.In This Episode:Living in multiple tiny homes and seeking community.Tiny homes: eco-friendly and affordable housing option.Why living tiny aligns with Ash’s values, ecological activism.Policy changes for the environment and sustainable farming solutionsThe challenges of living tiny legally in San DiegoAshley’s music video and creative processLinks and Resources:Ash's Indiegogo CampaignRegeneration: Ending the Climate Crisis in One GenerationThe Doctor’s Farmacy PodcastShelter OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO by Ash Mazanec (Youtube)This Week's Sponsor: Tiny TuesdaysDid you know that I personally send a tiny house newsletter every week on Tuesdays? It's called Tiny Tuesdays and it's a weekly email with tiny house news, interviews, photos, and resources. It's free to subscribe and I even share sneak peeks of things that are coming up, ask for feedback about upcoming podcast guests, and more. It's really the best place to keep a pulse on what I'm doing in the tiny house space and also stay informed about what's going on in the tiny house movement.To sign up go to thetinyhouse.net/newsletter. I'll never send you spam and if you don't want to receive emails, it's easy to unsubscribe.Send us a textSupport the showListen. Subscribe. Rate. Review. Apple Podcasts Spotify More... Follow Ethan. Mastodon Instagram Pinterest Facebook Want to say 'thank you' for the show? Buy me a coffee!

Blake and his wife, Alex are 23 year old newlyweds living off the grid, tiny house life in Northern Arizona. Their 400 square foot shed conversion is a testament to their creativity and resourcefulness. In this episode, Blake shares the story behind their unique home from customization details to navigating the fine line between shed and residential structure. Get ready to be inspired by their journey into tiny house living and learn all about what it takes to convert a shed to a tiny house on this episode with Blake Oelfke.Visit https://www.thetinyhouse.net/266 for complete show notes, links, resources, and a transcript!In This Episode:Customization Details and Challenges of Converting a Shed to a Tiny HouseFoundations for Tiny Houses: Pouring a Solid Concrete Pad versus Concrete PiersBlake Offkey's Off-Grid Life Journey: Moving to Northern Arizona and Planning to Build Something of Their OwnLiving Minimally - From Closing Off Rooms to Living in a Tiny HouseInstalling a Septic System due to County RegulationsUnique Toilet Options and Water Reuse ConsiderationsUsing Greywater and Reusing Water for Plants OutsideRenewable Energy Setup and Its Expansion Plans: Solar Panels, Lithium Iron Phosphate Batteries, and InvertersOff-Grid Water System: Water Storage Tank, Plumbing, and Water PumpConvenience of Paying to Have Water Brought in vs. Hauling it ThemselvesThis Week's Sponsor: ATOMIC Homes  Are you looking for a fully customizable tiny home that's stylish, comfortable, and extremely well-built? Look no further than the VIA tiny homes by ATOMIC Homes. With over two decades of experience constructing sets for live events  for top brands like The SuperBowl and WWE, ATOMIC is bringing their technical expertise to the tiny home market. The homes themselves are designed by Liv-Connected, a team of architects and designers, these homes are fully customizable and come in three finish levels: Standard, Modern or Farmhouse. Add a bonus loft space, built-in storage, washer/dryer units, or even a fireplace. The VIA Park Model RV is engineered to ANSI 119.5 standards and built with truly innovative techniques for increased stability, quality and comfort. If lack of financing has kept you out of a tiny home in the past, ATOMIC Homes  has you covered with conventional financing options available. Visit ATOMICTinyHomes/THLP to customize your design today. Thank you so much to ATOMIC Homes for sponsoring our show!Send us a textSupport the showListen. Subscribe. Rate. Review. Apple Podcasts Spotify More... Follow Ethan. Mastodon Instagram Pinterest Facebook Want to say 'thank you' for the show? Buy me a coffee!

Interested in trying out minimalism without committing to downsizing all of your stuff? This week, author and minimalist lifestyle expert, Courtney Carver, shares her insights on the benefits of living with less. We dive into how simplifying our lives creates time and space and discuss the basics of Project 333, a minimalist fashion challenge that allows people to get started with living simply without over-committing. Whether you're new to the concept of minimalism or looking for inspiration to continue on your journey, this episode is packed with valuable tips and resources to help you create a life of abundance with fewer possessions, work smarter, not harder, and experience the life-changing power of simplicity.Full show notes and images at thetinyhouse.net/265In This Episode:Courtney’s journey to a simpler lifeHow to get started with Project 333Living with less creates both time and spaceDeciding whether to rent or ownThe power of virtual communitiesThis Week's Sponsor: ATOMIC Homes  Are you looking for a fully customizable tiny home that's stylish, comfortable, and extremely well-built? Look no further than the VIA tiny homes by ATOMIC Homes. With over two decades of experience constructing sets for live events  for top brands like The SuperBowl and WWE, ATOMIC is bringing their technical expertise to the tiny home market. The homes themselves are designed by Liv-Connected, a team of architects and designers, these homes are fully customizable and come in three finish levels: Standard, Modern or Farmhouse. Add a bonus loft space, built-in storage, washer/dryer units, or even a fireplace. The VIA Park Model RV is engineered to ANSI 119.5 standards and built with truly innovative techniques for increased stability, quality and comfort. If lack of financing has kept you out of a tiny home in the past, ATOMIC Homes  has you covered with conventional financing options available. Visit ATOMICTinyHomes/THLP to customize your design today. Thank you so much to ATOMIC Homes for sponsoring our show!Send us a textSupport the showListen. Subscribe. Rate. Review. Apple Podcasts Spotify More... Follow Ethan. Mastodon Instagram Pinterest Facebook Want to say 'thank you' for the show? Buy me a coffee!

What if everything you’ve ever owned was suddenly destroyed by a wildfire? Nicole Sallak Anderson shares her experience of losing her California home to wildfire, how she found solace in documenting her post-fire journey, and how her memoir ultimately led her to tiny house living. Nicole is full of practical advice and insights on tiny house living and the importance of resilience in the face of adversity!Full show notes and images at thetinyhouse.net/264In This Episode:Rebuilding from nothingHow much does your insurance really cover?What to do when you’re short on tradespeopleBenefits and challenges unique to the tiny lifestylePlans for future tiny housesThis Week's Sponsor: ATOMIC Homes  Are you looking for a fully customizable tiny home that's stylish, comfortable, and extremely well-built? Look no further than the VIA tiny homes by ATOMIC Homes. With over two decades of experience constructing sets for live events  for top brands like The SuperBowl and WWE, ATOMIC is bringing their technical expertise to the tiny home market. The homes themselves are designed by Liv-Connected, a team of architects and designers, these homes are fully customizable and come in three finish levels: Standard, Modern or Farmhouse. Add a bonus loft space, built-in storage, washer/dryer units, or even a fireplace. The VIA Park Model RV is engineered to ANSI 119.5 standards and built with truly innovative techniques for increased stability, quality and comfort. If lack of financing has kept you out of a tiny home in the past, ATOMIC Homes  has you covered with conventional financing options available. Visit ATOMICTinyHomes/THLP to customize your design today. Thank you so much to ATOMIC Homes for sponsoring our show!Send us a textSupport the showListen. Subscribe. Rate. Review. Apple Podcasts Spotify More... Follow Ethan. Mastodon Instagram Pinterest Facebook Want to say 'thank you' for the show? Buy me a coffee!

 During the past couple of years, I’ve been watching Lazrin Schenck’s tiny house build take shape here in Vermont. Lazrin built her own tiny house, moved it three times, and recently purchased land to live on. Working at a job that has the flexibility to accommodate her projects, Lazrin has been constantly improving her surroundings in some pretty impressive ways. I hope you enjoy her perspective and persevering spirit as much as I do! Full show notes and images at thetinyhouse.net/263In This Episode:Financial freedom from the tiny houseInterior features Lazrin lovesA garage setup you may want to copyHow to build skills and tackle the hard projectsFuture challenges she’d love to tackleThis Week's Sponsor: ATOMIC Homes  Are you looking for a fully customizable tiny home that's stylish, comfortable, and extremely well-built? Look no further than the VIA tiny homes by ATOMIC Homes. With over two decades of experience constructing sets for live events  for top brands like The SuperBowl and WWE, ATOMIC is bringing their technical expertise to the tiny home market. The homes themselves are designed by Liv-Connected, a team of architects and designers, these homes are fully customizable and come in three finish levels: Standard, Modern or Farmhouse. Add a bonus loft space, built-in storage, washer/dryer units, or even a fireplace. The VIA Park Model RV is engineered to ANSI 119.5 standards and built with truly innovative techniques for increased stability, quality and comfort. If lack of financing has kept you out of a tiny home in the past, ATOMIC Homes  has you covered with conventional financing options available. Visit ATOMICTinyHomes/THLP to customize your design today. Thank you so much to ATOMIC Homes for sponsoring our show! Send us a textSupport the showListen. Subscribe. Rate. Review. Apple Podcasts Spotify More... Follow Ethan. Mastodon Instagram Pinterest Facebook Want to say 'thank you' for the show? Buy me a coffee!

Are you curious about what it would be like to sleep in a tiny house that is nestled in a treetop or hanging from the side of a cliff? Django Kroner, founder of The Canopy Crew, shares his insights on the challenges of building in unconventional locations and the special considerations required for these remarkable structures. Get ready to be inspired by the ingenious ideas behind these incredible tiny spaces.Full show notes and images at thetinyhouse.net/262In This Episode:An idyllic home up highSpecial considerations for building in and around treesThe one cabin that might be too adventurous Modern amenities in hard-to-reach places Safety for building and living in a treehouseSend us a textSupport the showListen. Subscribe. Rate. Review. Apple Podcasts Spotify More... Follow Ethan. Mastodon Instagram Pinterest Facebook Want to say 'thank you' for the show? Buy me a coffee!